Food Programs Operating During the COVID-19 Crisis

Food Distribution Programs Operating During the Coronavirus Crisis

The San Diego Food Bank’s food distribution programs will continue to serve those in need throughout the duration of the Coronavirus crisis. Below are lists of our food distributions scheduled fromMonday, June 1 to Saturday, June 6 and Monday, June 8 to Saturday, June 13.

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Emergency Food Assistance Program

The San Diego Food Bank’s Emergency Food Assistance Program distributes emergency food packages at 90 different locations across San Diego County every month. The majority of the food distributed at these sites includes nonperishable and shelf-stable food items. To qualify for this program, your household must meet federal income guidelines (listed in the document of distribution locations).

Neighborhood Food Distribution Program

The Neighborhood Food Distribution Program distributes fresh produce and nonperishable food items at 19 distribution sites every month throughout San Diego County. The majority of the food distributed at these sites is fresh produce – fresh fruits and vegetables. ANYONE can receive food at a Neighborhood Distribution Program site. Identification cards ARE NOT required. There are NO INCOME restrictions for this program.

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Senior Food Program

The Senior Food Program provides a monthly 35-pound box of food and a 2-pound block of cheese to senior citizens aged 60 and over who meet income guidelines. The Food Bank distributes food to 13,000 low-income senior citizens at 65 sites throughout San Diego County every month. PLEASE NOTE: ALL 65 Senior Food Program distribution sites will remain open throughout the Coronavirus crisis. No Senior Food Distributions are scheduled on Saturdays or Sundays. To qualify, seniors must meet the following income guidelines (in the attached document listing locations).

The Diaper Bank Program is available for families struggling to make ends meet during this heightened time of need.

The Food Bank partners with nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego County to distribute emergency supplies of diapers to families with infants and toddlers who are facing financial hardship.

If you are a family in need of diapers for your infant or toddler, each distribution hub has different operating hours, and may have different eligibility criteria to receive diapers. Please reference our approved partner distributions sites list below.

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Pandemic EBT | Get Help Buying Food While Schools are ClosedBecause schools are closed due to COVID-19, children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals can get up to $365 in food benefits in addition to their pick up meals from school. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT.

Q: How will families get their P-EBT benefits?A: Most families with children who applied for CalFresh or Medi-Cal benefits do not need to apply a second time to receive this card. They will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May.
P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 12, 2020 through May 22, 2020.

Families with children who are eligible for free and reduced-priced meals and who do not get their
P-EBT card in the mail by May 22 must apply online before June 30, 2020. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.

Q: Can my child/children still receive grab-n-go meals from their school(s)?A: Yes, your student can still pick up grab-n-go meals from school. This card is to provide additional support in addition to the free grab-n-go meals.

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Additional Resources Available

If you are in need of additional resources such as assistance with housing or other food support, please connect with 2-1-1 San Diego, San Diego’s social services hotline, by calling 2-1-1 or visit 211sandiego.org.

Sign up for a Tour of the Food Bank

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The San Diego Food Bank's 90,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Miramar

North County Food Bank's 30,000-square-foot warehouse in Vista

List three dates you are available to take the tour.*

Please note, San Diego Food Bank tours are available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. North County Food Bank tours are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Please provide the name of the group, company or organization interested in volunteering.*

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Which location would you like to volunteer at?*

San Diego Food Bank Warehouse - Miramar

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Great! Select each day(s) and time your group is available to volunteer. Hold down "CTRL" on keyboard to select more than one.

Please note due to popular demand, Saturday shifts are limited so we are scheduling Saturday group shifts at least 4 months in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Great! Select each day(s) and time your group is available to volunteer. Hold down "CTRL" on keyboard to select more than one.

Please note due to popular demand, Saturday shifts are limited so we are scheduling Saturday group shifts at least 4 months in advance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

How many volunteers are in your group?*

For scheduled group volunteer shifts, each group must have at least 5 people.

Volunteers at the Miramar warehouse have to be at least 11 years or older to participate. Groups with volunteers between the ages of 11 and 16 must have at least 1 adult to every 4 children.*

Please select one option.

Yes, we have the required number of adults to volunteer with the children in our group.

We do not have any volunteers under the age of 16 in our group.

Is there any additional information you can provide to prepare for your future volunteer shift?

Additional information may include a particular date of interest or details regarding availability. Please keep in mind that all shifts are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note: We are unable to pick up food donations from residential addresses.

Container Delivery/Donation Pick Up Address

If you've requested to have supplies dropped off or to have donations picked up, please provide a complete street address including zip codes, suite numbers, floor number, etc. (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

Will the Food Bank pick up and/or drop off at the same address as listed above?*

Please note: We are unable to deliver to or pick up from residential addresses.

Is there any additional information our team needs to know to coordinate food drive logistics?

Please use this area to list special instructions for our drivers including gate codes, security guards, etc.

Would you like your site to be listed as a public donation drop-off site on our website for the duration of your food drive?*

Yes

No

This means that your food drive would be listed on our website, and members of the public can drop off food donations at your location. Due to safety guidelines, please select “no” if your food drive will be held at a private residence or a school campus.

Food Drive Drop-Off Hours for Website Listing

Please list your organization's hours of operation for accepting food drive donations from members of the public.

Are you interested in hosting a Virtual Food Drive?

Yes

No

Do you have a logo you would like to include on your customized Virtual Food Drive page?

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg.

We recommend uploading a high-res PNG or JPG version of your logo or photo.

Food Drive Registration Submission Agreement*

I understand that this form is a request to register a food drive with the San Diego Food Bank or North County Food Bank chapter. All final confirmations (including container delivery and website listing) will be verified by Food Bank staff via email within three business days.

Sign up for a Partnership Request

Please provide the name of your company or organization.*

Please provide your company/organization's address.*

Please enter your company/organization's website address.*

Please provide the primary phone number for your company/organization.*

Please enter the primary contact's name for this proposed partnership.*

What is the primary contact's email address?*

Please provide a brief description of your partnership proposal.*

Which food bank will this partnership directly benefit?*

What is the start date for this partnership?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

What is the end date for this partnership?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Where will the partnership/promotion/event(s) take place?*

For example, cities in San Diego County, specific organization locations such as retail stores, restaurants, etc.

Who is the target audience for the partnership?*

Please describe any specific products or services that will be used in the promotion.*

PLEASE NOTE: If a product is involved in the partnership, you MUST provide samples of the product(s) before production and distribution.

Please describe the specific goals that the company/organization has in terms of products/services sales.*

Estimated retail cost of products/ services involved in the promotion:*

Please provide the specific percentage from sales OR amount per item OR percentage of overall proceeds that will be donated to the selected Food Bank.*

What is the estimated amount to be donated to the designated Food Bank as part of this partnership?*

Will the proceeds of the partnership be a general donation or restricted to a specific Food Bank program?*

A general donation

Restricted to a specific Food Bank program

Why are you considering the Food Bank as the beneficiary of this opportunity?*

Does your business or organization have any expectations of the Food Bank in the partnership?*

What is the time frame in which you would like the Food Bank to make a decision about the potential strategic alliance?*

Will your company/ organization use the media (TV, radio, print) to promote the partnership?*

Yes

No

CalFresh Eligibility Request

Please enter your first and last name:*

FirstLast

Street Address*

Apartment Number

City*

Zip Code*

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Please include area code and extension number, if it applies.

Email Address*

Do you prefer to be contacted by phone or email:*

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If you prefer to be contacted over the phone, please be sure your voicemail is set up, so we can leave a message in the event you miss our call.

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Please indicate which language you prefer when someone from our team contacts you.

Best days to reach you:*

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Wednesday

Thursday

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Household size:*

Number of people in household you purchase or prepare food with.

Are any household members disabled or over the age of 60?*

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Monthly Income:*

If applicable. Please include income from employment, unemployment benefits, child support, social security, disability, etc.

Are you currently receiving benefits through the Social Security Administration:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Referring Agency

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Register for the 10th Annual MLK Food Drive Challenge

Which high school do you belong to?*

How many students are enrolled at your high school?*

We are requesting this information as some of the awards that are presented to schools by Laurels for Leaders at the end of the campaign are based on the number of pounds collected per capita.

What is your school’s address?*

If you are an individual, please type your home address.

What is the name of the faculty advisor who will be overseeing your food drive?*

What is the faculty advisor’s email address?*

What is the best phone number to reach the faculty advisor?*

What is the name of the student who will be helping to oversee the food drive?*

What is the student’s email address?*

What is the best phone number to reach the student contact?

When would you like your food drive to start?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please keep in mind that in order to qualify for the ASB challenge, high schools must host their food drive for two weeks anytime between Oct. 1, 2019 and Jan. 31, 2020.

When would you like your food drive to end?*

Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Will you be using your own containers (crates, cardboard boxes, etc.) to collect food drive donations?*